Pearland East in the 2014 Little League World Series

The local kids are in Williamsport, PA. looking for a championship.

August 15, 2014 9:34 PM

Photo: Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press

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Pearland first baseman Layne Roblyer, rear, and second baseman Brandon Sliwinski wait during a pitching change in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland first baseman Layne Roblyer, rear, and second baseman Brandon Sliwinski wait during a pitching change in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World ... more

The sunsets over Lamade Stadium during an elimination baseball game between Chicago and Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

The sunsets over Lamade Stadium during an elimination baseball game between Chicago and Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won ... more

Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

Chicago's Darion Radcliff (15) drives in a run with a single off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the fourth inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago's Darion Radcliff (15) drives in a run with a single off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the fourth inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South ... more

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Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston delivers during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston delivers during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston pulls on his sleeves during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Chicago won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston pulls on his sleeves during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

Pearland pitcher Bryce Laird waits for a visit from his manager in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland pitcher Bryce Laird waits for a visit from his manager in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., ... more

Pearland first baseman Layne Roblyer waits for a play review in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland first baseman Layne Roblyer waits for a play review in the fifth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

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Pearland first baseman Layne Roblyer waits for a play review in the... Photo-6748647.91737 - Houston Chronicle

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Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston delivers during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago pitcher Joshua Houston delivers during the first inning against Pearland during an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP ... more

Chicago players Joshua Houston (17) and catcher Brandon Green celebrate a 6-1 win over Pearland in an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago players Joshua Houston (17) and catcher Brandon Green celebrate a 6-1 win over Pearland in an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, ... more

Chicago players Pierce Jones (23) and DJ Butler (1) celebrate a 6-1 win over Pearland in an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago players Pierce Jones (23) and DJ Butler (1) celebrate a 6-1 win over Pearland in an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, ... more

Chicago's Marquis Jackson, right, slides safely into third as the ball gets past Pearland third baseman Michael Groover (9), allowing Jackson to score, on a single by Chicago's Darion Radcliff during the first inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago's Marquis Jackson, right, slides safely into third as the ball gets past Pearland third baseman Michael Groover (9), allowing Jackson to score, on a single by Chicago's Darion Radcliff during the first ... more

Chicago's Joshua Houston watches his ground out that drove in a run off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the first inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar less

Chicago's Joshua Houston watches his ground out that drove in a run off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the first inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South ... more

Chicago's Marquis Jackson drives in a run with a single off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the first inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Chicago's Marquis Jackson drives in a run with a single off Pearland pitcher Walter Maeker III in the first inning inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, ... more

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Chicago's Marquis Jackson drives in a run with a single off... Photo-6748636.91737 - Houston Chronicle

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Pearland left fielder Presley Smith leaps but can't reach a two-run double off the wall by Chicago's Joshua Houston during the fourth inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. Houston was thrown out attempting to take third on the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland left fielder Presley Smith leaps but can't reach a two-run double off the wall by Chicago's Joshua Houston during the fourth inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series in ... more

Pearland outfielders Presley Smith, left, Clayton Broeder, center, and Cole Smajstrla kneel in the outfield during a pitching change during the fourth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland outfielders Presley Smith, left, Clayton Broeder, center, and Cole Smajstrla kneel in the outfield during a pitching change during the fourth inning of an elimination baseball game against Chicago at ... more

James and Ellyn Coate react to Chicago scoring while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

James and Ellyn Coate react to Chicago scoring while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo ... more

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, in Pearland. less

Stephen Borden, his wife, Vige and children, Cash, 8, and Bayleigh, 11, react to a play while watching Pearland East play Chicago's Jackie Robinson West in the Little League World Series broadcast at Buffalo ... more

Pearland's Christian Terranova (1) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Christian Terranova (1) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little ... more

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, is mobbed by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom center, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, is mobbed by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom center, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third ... more

Pearland's left fielder Bryce Laird gets under a fly ball hit by Lynnwood's Ian Mitchell and makes the catch during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's left fielder Bryce Laird gets under a fly ball hit by Lynnwood's Ian Mitchell and makes the catch during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament ... more

Pearland's Michael Groover, bottom, scores behind Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III on a single by Pearland's Matthew Adams off Lynnwood pitcher Logan Kruse during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Michael Groover, bottom, scores behind Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III on a single by Pearland's Matthew Adams off Lynnwood pitcher Logan Kruse during the first inning of an elimination baseball ... more

Lynnwood left fielder Ben Grant fields a ball hit by Pearland's Cole Smajstria for a single during the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Lynnwood left fielder Ben Grant fields a ball hit by Pearland's Cole Smajstria for a single during the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South ... more

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League ... more

Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin stands on the mound after allowing two runs to score on wild pitches during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin stands on the mound after allowing two runs to score on wild pitches during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland at the Little League World Series ... more

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League ... more

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, upper left, is greeted by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom right, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, upper left, is greeted by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom right, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the ... more

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, is mobbed by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom center, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, is mobbed by teammates, as Lynnwood catcher Robley Corsi III, bottom center, looks on, after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third ... more

Lynnwood outfielders Karsen Tjarneberg, left, Ian Michael, center, and Colton Walsh (23) kneel in the outfield during a pitching change during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Lynnwood outfielders Karsen Tjarneberg, left, Ian Michael, center, and Colton Walsh (23) kneel in the outfield during a pitching change during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland ... more

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League ... more

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Clayton Broeder (18) scores on a wild pitch by Lynnwood pitcher Tyler Durbin who covers home on the play during the sixth inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League ... more

Pearland's pitcher Landon Donley delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. Pearland won 11-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's pitcher Landon Donley delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Lynnwood at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. ... more

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, rounds third after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg, right rear, in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Layne Roblyer, center, rounds third after hitting a three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg, right rear, in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League ... more

Pearland's Layne Roblyer watches his three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Layne Roblyer watches his three-run home run off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South ... more

Lynnwood center fielder Ian Mitchel (19) watches as a fan gets ready to catch a three-run home run ball hit by Pearland's Layne Roblyer off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an elimination baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Lynnwood center fielder Ian Mitchel (19) watches as a fan gets ready to catch a three-run home run ball hit by Pearland's Layne Roblyer off Lynnwood pitcher Karsen Tjarneberg in the third inning of an ... more

Lynnwood pitcher Logan Kruse (5) delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Lynnwood pitcher Logan Kruse (5) delivers during the first inning of an elimination baseball game against Pearland at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. ... more

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT ID OF PLAYER WHO HIT A SINGLE - Pearland Layne Roblyer, right, and teammate Matthew Adams, center, score on a single by Presley Smith off Cumberland pitcher Nick Croteau during the first inning of a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. At left is Cumberland catcher Trey Bourque. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT ID OF PLAYER WHO HIT A SINGLE - Pearland Layne Roblyer, right, and teammate Matthew Adams, center, score on a single by Presley Smith off Cumberland pitcher Nick Croteau during the ... more

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Pearland third baseman Presley Smith (7) tags out Cumberland's CJ Davock attempting to steal third to end the third inning of a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland third baseman Presley Smith (7) tags out Cumberland's CJ Davock attempting to steal third to end the third inning of a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little League World Series ... more

Pearland's Michael Groover (9) stands on first base and celebrates driving in two runs with a single off Cumberland pitcher Sean Meers, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. Pearland won 6-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) less

Pearland's Michael Groover (9) stands on first base and celebrates driving in two runs with a single off Cumberland pitcher Sean Meers, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in United States pool ... more